What the difference between Mildew and Mold?

1/5/2018 (Permalink)

Many people might say," It's mildew , not mold".

The truth is both are fungi and both are necessary for out environment. But not in our bodies or our homes. To answer the question, mildew is mold in it's early stages.

Mold can grow fast. It can take only 24 to 48 hours for it to grow. In 1 to 12 days mold can colonize and grow fast.

Mold can come from many sources, some you may not have even thought of. 

Here are a few:

Damp Basement/crawl space

Over Flows from sinks and tubs

Flooding, leaks

High Humidity

Steam Cooking

Dryer Vents

Humidifiers

So keep the mold outside where it's needed for soil and leaves to break down.

Keep it out of your home. SERVPRO of Baltimore's Inner Harbor has the training and chemicals to help you do just that.